Frank G McDonald III Kitfox Series 7

Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, NV, January 19, 2026

Event Information

DateJanuary 19, 2026
Event TypeACC
LocationLemmon Valley-Golden Valley, NV
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.84431, -119.85530
AirportReno Stead
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberWPR26LA087
Event ID20260122202327

Aircraft

MakeFrank G McDonald III
ModelKitfox Series 7
Registration #N775DZ
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from terrain during a go-around.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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